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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-07-07
THE ALLIANCE, POLITICS, ANI
PARTISANSHIP - ~

The South West has received several
communications recently in reference
to the discussion of POLITICAL questions
in the alliance and the attitude of tha
order to politics in general. 1t would
appear that >puch confusion still exists
in the minds\of many even of the
members on those questions. The
South West cannst see why any misap
prehension shodld> arise in regard to
them. The cause of all this trouble,
feeling, contention and distrust is, in
confounding politics with partisanship:
confounding POLITICAL questions as ab-
stract principle with partisan measures
for party policy. Partisan idolatry
has so long held such supreme away
over the masses of men, and partisan
prejudice born of party hate SO distor-
ted their views that many cannot dis
cuss an economic issue or public ques-
ton without associating it in their
minds with their party position there
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-07-07
RECLAMATION.
49
To the Members of the Farmers ALI
ance in the State of Mississippi.
GREETZNG:

WHEREAS Official information has been received
that there is now organized and chartered by The
National Farmers Alliance and COOPERATIVE
Union of America, more than three County Alli-
ances in the State of Mississippi, and formal ap-
plication has been made in behalf Of said County
Alliances for State Alliance in the said State of
Mississippi;
Now THEREFoRE, C. w. Macune, President of
the National FarWers' Alliance and Co-Operative
Union Of America, hereby Issue this my official
PROCLAMATION, calling upon each County
Farmers Alliance in the State or Mississippi to
elect and send three delegates to assemble in the
City of Jackson, in said State, on
Wednesday, oath day of Aug, A. d. ~,
at 10 o'clock a. m. for the purpose of organizing
Farmers State Alliance for the said State OF Mis-
sissppi, and to formulate and adopt Constitution
and suitable Bylaws for such State Alliance, and
to elect officers for such State Alliance 1or tne nrst
term, and to make such appropriations ano laws as
in their wisdom may seem necessary 70 the more
perfect working and advancement OF the Order In
the said State of Mississippi.
The said proposed State Alliance, II organized IN
conformity with the laws of the Order, viii be
granted Charter by the National Farmers ALI
II branch of that body under its act Of incorpora
ton as National Trade Union, with authority to
grant Charters to subordinate bodies and exercise
exclusive original Jurisdiction within that State.
Given rnder nv hand, IN the City Of Waco, and
State of Texas, this the 3Oth day of june A. d. 81
(sEAL1 uv
Prest N. +. A. and C. u. Of A.
ATTEST
sec'y N F. A. and C. q. Of A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-07-07
ELEVATING FARM LIFE.

A very important element in the
work of elevating and broadening
farm-life is in connection with the
boys and girls of the farm The diff
Guilty of keeping them in the country
has been favorite topic of farm
Journalism. 1t is plain thatit can only
be accomplished by making rural
career attractive. How? The distaste
for it has been acquired from the
hardships and limited range of mental
and social experience limited at in the
foregoing paragraphs. 1t can only be
cured by the avoidance of them. The
advance in popular intelligence and
general culture, mental and aesthetic,
is felt by the young people of the
farm, and the fullness of opportunity
for social experince enjoyed in the
city is coveted Compensating advan-
tages, similar in tenor and effect, must
be given them, and an opportunity
for the development of individuality
and a proper sense of independence.
The perpetual grind of routine labor
is peculiarly irksome to the young,
and the necessity for judicious fire.
quent relief all the greater. A pro
gram of recreation would cause no
diminution of the results of labor, but
would be attendeded with greater
willingness, diligence and intelligence
The boy of the farm should under
stand that the dolt of the family is no
longer considered the most eligible
candidate for succession to the man
agement of the farm. It is now ap-
preciated that calling in which all
science, varied culture, business apti-
tudes and social graces have an appro-
pirate and helpful place, stands on a
par in dignity and desirability with
any other in which bread-winner
can gain living. There are now
graduates from our highest institutions
of learning, who have chosen the farm
as the theater of their future career
Nor are they lost to the world of cul-
ture or of society by their choice.
When the physical, mental, and social
capabilities of boys of the farm have
ouCH u1CO cbIiu Oduol OPpOI ouuIOy 1OI
development there will be no com
plant Of their distaste for agriculture.
It would be quite impracticable, in
brief article, to indicate the myriad
forms which the idea of rural recrea-
ton might suggest. The opportunities
are limitless; any view of them must
be kaleidoscope. In the winter, the
season Of comparative leisure, the
young people are at no loss for amuse-
ment, with sleighrides, skating parties,
singing schools and social gatherings
under various conditions. There should
be due admixture of instruction with
amusements during the long wintry
season, else recreation might degener-
ate into dissipation, two ideas which
are essentially opposites in any true an
alysis. Reading clubs, literary or dra-
matte societies, lectures, would be in
order, in some of which old and young
might participate. 1t is very desirable
that the elders should be aroused from
the lethargy Of a sometimes stupid
~qufetude, and the entire household, the
whole community, feefthe effects of a
social and intellectual awakening.
Farmers Friend
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-07-07
No. 20.

on or with partisan politics in general
It is time that the members of the or
der at least should learn to discrimi-
nate in this, and avoid that blunder.
Ii is time that they grasped the facts
that the Alliance is political organ
ization political, as is every organiza
tion that makes legislative demands.
But it is not a partisan organization.
1t has nothing to>do with any party.
1t is organized forsspecial purposes,
and one of these, and the principal
one, is to instruct its membership in
the science of government; to instruct
them on political questions. But when
they are so instructed, or think they
are, they must 60 entirely outside the
order to find means to carry their
views into practical effect. Within
the organization there is no political
question that can not be discussed;
and the more thoroughly and earnes-
tly they are discussed and studied the
better Men of all parties are there,
and they are there not as partisans,
but as men and workers pledged in
the search after truth in an unpreju-
diced, bipartisan, fraternal spirit. All
acknowledge that something is wrong,
that many things are wrong; they are
there to find if possible the remedies.
They are there to study political econ
omy. They are there to study alike
their duties and rights as citizens, as
workers, as men. 1t will take time to
accomplish all this. The results of
years of apathy and inaction cannot
be overcome in few months of
desultory effort.
But some in their zeal to correct
the current and glaring abuses, and
impatient at the apparently slight
progress made, ask: Why the work
ers in the industrial organizations do
not vote united and by united action
secure legislative relief
They will vote united when they
believe alike through the thorough
understanding of true principles. This
will follow as naturally and inevitably
as effect follows cause Teach the
truth, disseminate correct principles,
and the results will take care of them
selves. This is the work in which the
Alliance and kindred organizations
are engaged. This is why these edu-
cational organizations are superior to
parties This is how they are distinct
and should be kept distinct from
parties
If the members will by a little mo-
mentum of mental effort grasp the real
objects of those orders there need be
no trouble over political parties There
is no occasion, no excuse for intro
ducing party, or partisanship in the
order. Neither is there any excuse
for any man in failing to vote his con-
victions or in failing to make the
proper effort to vote Alright. When
the people understand the questions
they are now studying and rise to the
plane of intelligent manhood no party
can live which will not rise to the
same height South West
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-07-07

Ink stain may be removed from
white goods by saturating the spot
with water and then covering with
pounded salts of lemon. Put in the
sun for five minutes, wash with soap
and rinse. A paste of chloride of lime
and water well rubbed in will take ink
stains from silver or plated ware.
Wash and wipe as usual.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-07-07
OUR FARMERS CLUBS.
What our Farmers are Doing and How
the Work of Organizing is
Progressing.

The farmers of Robson county pro-
pose to have grand mass meeting
and picnic sometime during the sum-
mer, due notice of which will appear
in The PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-07-07
A COUNTY ALLIANCE ORGANIZED.

COUNTY ALLIANCE ORGANIZED. =
Thus far Mr.. Sealy, Of the Farmers
Alliance, has organized six sub-all-
ances, one each at Laurinburg,
Smyrna church, Laurel Hill church,
Spring Hill, Brownsville and Zion
church, in this county, all Of which
have about $50 members. With rep
resentatives of these different sub
alliances he met here last Saturday
and organized County Alliance, the
officers of which were elected are
Peter McRae, President; w. G. Cole,
Vice-President D. D. Mcintyre, Sec
retary T. D. Wright, Treasurer 7.
H: Walters, Chaplain DR.. Daniel
Shaw, Lecturer S. M. Wall, Assist
ant Lecturer H. Mclean, Door
Keeper; John O'Bryan, Assistant
Door Keeper A. A. Malloy, I. G.
Whitlock and j. A. Covipgton,
Finance Committee D. T. Hardin I
A. F. Bizzell and j. W. Snead, ExecV
tive Committee.
Mr.. -Sealy is in Robson county this
week finishing up two townships down
there, and will visit the townships in
the upper part of this county next
week for the purpose of organizing
sub-alliances therein, and will go thence
into Anson county.
We hope this organization will
prove means whereby the farmers
can and will pull together for their
permanent Notwithstanding E'n-
change
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-07-07
GRAND MASS MEETING AND PIC MIC.

GRAND MASS MEETING AND PIC MIC.
We are requested by the Trustees
of Cana High School, Davie county,
to announce that the farmers of that
county will hold Grand Mass Meet
ing and Pic Mic at Cana, on Friday,
the 10Th of July. The editor of the
PROGRESSIVE FARMER will deliver an
address in the forenoon, on "The De-
fects of our Agricultural System" In
the afternoon Rev. L. P. Gwaltney,
of Alexander county, will deliver an
address on "Education. Good music,
ice cream, lemonade and other attrac-
tions will be on hand. The people of
Cana and the speakers earnestly re-
quest all the Farmers Clubs of Davie
county be present. Everybody is in
vited to come and bring the whole
family, and we'll filled basket. They
expect large crowd and a good time.
Let everybody go and spend one day
together.
A kind letter from prominent
farmer of Robson enclosing money
for our paper, says: 81 am taking
several papers, among them two agri-
cultural papers, but I want to encour-
age our home paper and the formation
of farmers organizations They must
be organized, and I am anxious to see
the alliance, the clubs and other or
ganizations all united in one National
body Send me extra copies of the
paper for distribution, as [ wish to aid
you in the work of organizing the
farmers of our State"
This is the proper spirit, and this is
the way for the farmers to feel and
act. If we had one such working
friend in every township in North
Carolina, it would not be long before
The PROGRESSIVE FARMER would be
recognized power among our people.
Reader, will you not do like him
give us some help in sending our
paper to the farmers of the State
See our published rates to clubs. It
is the cheapest paper ever offered to
our people. Get us up a club.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25

even circumstances which pointed to his
guilt, but the magistrate, upon general
principles, thought best ta hold him for
further examination. The wnole family
was against him, aud it seemed almost a
conspiracy in which his owD chill lren
and brother were engaged to rid them
selves OF member of the family who
was finally driven in desperation and de-
spair to tahe his own life. Public criti-
elsms are too often uncharitable, and
public condemnation very often unjust.
In the days of witchcraft it was enough
to point ont as q witch, some odd and
eccentric individual, and when this was
done, the verdict, guilty, was already
sealed.
Sanders Oleson was distressed with
grief. He wept like child and, feeling
the force OF the grave and serious ac-
cusatlon that had been made against
HIM, and that even his own Offspring
were bis open and ayowed enemies he
preferred to drop the curtain of death
upon his existence aud go out from that
condition of things which made life to
him SO miserable, and so embittered
with sorrow and sadness. Carrie Oleaon's
death must remain mystery. The lips
OF the welded peir which conld have
solved it are dumb and silent in the
grave, and he is scarcely human who ia
not now willing over this tragic event
to lay the mantle of charity. P,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25
Advice 10 Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teetha Ifso,
send at once and get bottle OF
Mrs. WINsLow's SooTH1Na sYaUp fos
Children Teething. Its value is lncalcu.
liable. 1t will relieve tie poor little suf-
ferer Immediately. Depend upon it,
mothers, shere is no mistake about ii
1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea, regu.
lates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind coiic, softens the gums, reduces in.
hammation and gives tone and energy
TO the whole system. Mira. Wia81oso's
Soothing Syrup for Children 1'eetssag is
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescrip.
tion of one of the Oldest nurses and
best female physioans in the United
States, and is for sale by all druggiste
throughout the world. Frice twenty.
five cents bottle.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25
Driven 10 Suicide.

Highmore correspondence Sioux City
Journal: Your columns recently con-
tained correct item OF news, that San
ders Oleson had committed suicide. but
the further statement that he was wife
2olsoner was an open question. He waB
arrested upon tho charge OF poisoning
his wife, and had preliminary hearing
before magistrate; and the full extent
of the proof WAS that he had bought
poison, stating to the druggist that it
WAS to rid himself OF dog and 20 de-
stroy gophers. At hiB house he placed
the poison up stairs in his chest, IN an
unoccupiei room, locked the chest and
put the key in his pants pocket, and his
wife, while he was sleeping, took the key
ont of pocket, went to the chest, and re.
turning to her bed died soon after, from
what the doctor said WAS poisoning; and
this opinion was based upon her actions
as told by others, who were present wher
! she died. His counsel, D. a. w. Perkins
and Z. s. Martin insisted upon his dis
charge, as the testimony was barren oi
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25

system OF Dakota with the railroad sys-
tenn OF Nebraska at the metropolis oil
Nebraska.
This road is to be built by the Omaha
Southern, corporation which has line
partially completed from Omaha south
westwardly through Nebraska and into
Kansas and tha: line is being pushed to
completion this ysar The road is owned
by syndicate of Chicago ard New
York capitalists. j O. Meckling, who il
well known to Yankton people, is one of
the officers Of the company and it is his
knowledge OF the vast resources OF the
Jim river valley which hos given the
movement Yanktonward an impetus.
There is plenty of capital behind the
movement and the road will be pushed
through to speedy completion. 1t will
open to the valley of the Jim new
markes aud give to it's pork, it corn and
its wheat a southern outlet. This action
marks the dawn of new era. Yankton
takes fresh hold.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25

The members of the supreme court OF
Dekota-gentiemen, .ll Of them. whom
it is pleasure to have in our midst
have spent three delightful weeks in
Yankton and We trust they have enjoy.
ed the occasion as much as Yankton has
enjoyed their presence. They 60 away
tomorrow and will cake with them the
cordial good wishes Of our people and
the hope that they will come again
either in their private OF public capacity
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25

A Washington dispatch to the st.
Paul Globe suggests the possibility that
Judge Trip, of Yankton, might be
called to the United States supreme
bench. President Cleveland could hardly
do better than come to Dakota for ma
terial with which to fill the existing
vacancy. Judge Tripp would adorn the
bench and the new west would be graft
fed over such recognition.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25

Finally it is settled. The Omaha &
Yankton railroad is to be built. And 1t
did not take 30 much in the way of
effort as might have been expected. 1t
pays torustle. 1t pays to go and see
your neigEbors and find out how they
feel. This enterprise had it's inception
in some correspondence inaugurated by
Major j. r. Hanson and Commodore e.
B. Coulson, of this city. The beginning
was no. particularly encouraging but it
furnished lue to the process by which
tie road is now to be built. The clue
was industriously followed up and final.
ly Commodore Couison, Msjor Hanson
and VIM. Nj. Powers went TO Omaha,
where they had arranged 8 meeting be.
tween the railroad builders and the re-
psesentatiyes of Omaha and towns be-
tween Yankton and Omaha. The
resait of this gathering is CON
tract for the construction of /
direct link connecting the railrcat
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25
The Omaha railroad proieots prosper

The Omaha railroad projects prospers.
Omaha sees the point and whi.s ii
took time to accomplish the result it is to
come as surely as time goes on. Yank-
ton has taken the initiative in this mat
ter and its good result shows what can
be done by work. A few men with
efforts rightly put can control the des-
tiny of q city. we have ye. a summer
before us for labor and numerous other
possibilities present themselves.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25
CATARRH CURED, health and swee
breath secured, by Shiloh's Cstarrf
Remedy. Price so cents. Nasal IDjec,
tor free. Sold by DR.. Yandefhue.
Bruce En.

Yousare feeling depressed, your appe-
tile is poor, You are bothered with head
ache, J 3ou ure tidge,tY, nervous, and gener-
all out of sorts, and want to brace up.
Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring
medicines, or bitters, which have for
their basis very cheap, bad whisky, and
which stimulate yon for an hour, and
then leave you IL worse condition than
before. What yea want is an Alternative
that will purify your blood, start healthy
action of Liver and Kidneys, restore your
vitality, and give renewed health and
strength. Snoh medicine yon Will find
in Electric Bitters, and only so cents q
bottle at Purdy & Brecht, drug store.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25

On the ooean, cares little abonta storm. He
is positively Indifferent whether he is washed
overheard or not. But, set right by a wine
glassful or two of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
he feela renewed interest in his personal
safety. This fne corrective neutralizes in
brackish water. often compulsoriiy drank on
shipboard, to the grievous detriment OF hPalth
the pernicious impurities which give rise to
disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels. To
and miner, the Bitters is Invaluable as a means
of I;ioteotion against malaria, when its seeds
are latent in air and water. TO the effects of
osyerwork, mental or manual, IL is most relia-
ous, 1T affords great and speedily felt relief
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25
Bueksenrs Arutca sati,e

The best salYe in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
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Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and pos.
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Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded Price 25 cents per box.
For Sale by tie Excelsior Drug Store Of
Purdy u Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25

1t is announced that the June meet
ings will elevate Marvin Hughitt, gen.
eral manager of the Chicago & North
western railroad to the presidency OF
that corporation and Roswell Miller
from the general managershlp to the
presidency of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul. Two old hands will take the
helm.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25

The Sioux Falls Press says "there
seems to be every indication that the
work on the Wilmar and Sioux Falls
road will begin at o very early date.
Nothing absolutely definite has been re-
ceived here yet but on the Wllmar end
of the line are movements which indi-
cate that the work will be commenced
there in q very short time.'
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25

According to the newspapers the man
who is to occupy the Mitchell land of.
flee vacancy pext October has already
been selected. lie is Dakotaian, but
originally lived in New York. He is not
q resident of Mitchell and has never
asked for an office, but has endorsed
many Others for positions. .~.e is the
silent man from N. 7. with great ex.
pectations. What is his name?
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25

Secretary Lamar has issued his order
fos the withdrawal of lands within in
demnity limits from the control of land
grant railroad companies. This affects
two strips each ten miles wide across
the northern half OF Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25
Notice of Application for Letters
of Administrations.

Territory of Dakota. f@--
In the matter of the estate of Catherine 8.
Told, deceased.
~ vielsor has fled with the Judge Of this court
9 petition. praying for letters Of administrs.
tion Of the estate of Catherine s. Todd, de.
1857, at ten O'Clock, q. IN. of said day. beiEp
day OF regular term of this court, to-wit: of
the May term, 1897. at the probate c,urt room
Yankton, Dakota has been set for hearing said
petition wherl and where any person interested
may appear and show cause why the said peti.
tioE should not be granted. =
Dated yaAkton, Tiakotti, May 17th 1897
fsKALJ L.CONGLETON, Probate Judge.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-05-25
E1-Goyernor ofdvay has brok en- on

Ex-Governor Ofdway has broke out
again. He gives the interviewer this
relative to Governor Church:
~ believe he is q pretty good man for
the position. The president had known
him for many years and had tested hIe
metal on many occasions. He appoint.
ed him to o judgeship becsnse he knew
him. He appointed him to the gov.
ernorship because he believed him to
be competent to fill the position and in
harmony with his (the president's)
policy. 1 notice, however, that he is
being subjected to criticism, but / do
not recall governor who has not been
criticised 1t is refreshing to note, how.
ever, that he has not yet been accused
of all the crimes known tothe laws. The
territory Is becoming more like older
and settled communities, and he may
escape the bitter assaults heretofore Law
iBhed upon his predecessors.